This guide explains how to install and configure a Cardano stake pool from source code on Ubuntu/Debian in a two-node setup comprised of one block-producing node and one relay node. Every Cardano stak
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Updating version numbers to Cardano Node 9.2.1
Adding version numbers for Cardano CLI
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September 20, 2024
Incorporating revisions for Cardano Node 9.2.0
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July 8, 2024
Incorporating revisions for Cardano Node 9.0.0
April 10, 2024
Incorporating updates for Cardano Node 8.9.1
Creating the Enabling Peer-to-peer Network Topology topic
Adapting existing content to reflect peer-to-peer network topology
February 3, 2024
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Distinguishing between legacy and peer-to-peer topologies
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Incorporating miscellaneous minor improvements to procedures
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January 2, 2024
Updating prerequisites and procedures for Cardano Node 8.7.2
June 29, 2023
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Updating procedures for Cardano Node 8.0.0
January 27, 2023
Updating procedures for Cardano Node 1.35.5
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November 10, 2021
Adding high-level explanation of Topology API
Increasing the cardano-node service unit file timeout from 2 to 300 seconds
Adding cardano-node RTS flags to reduce chance of missed slot leader checks
Adding Leaderlog changes and improvements
Increasing minimum RAM requirements to 12GB
August 27, 2021
Updating guide for Alonzo release 1.29.0.
Incorporating various fixes to testnet / alonzo / storage requirements / cli commands
May 13, 2021
Updating guide for release cardano-node/cli v1.27.0 changes
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